Doug Marshall
| Doug Marshall | |
|---|---|
| Born |
February 3, 1977 Visalia, California |
| Other names | The Rhino |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st) |
| Division |
Middleweight Light Heavyweight Heavyweight |
| Reach | 69 in (175 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Visalia, California |
| Team | Elite Team Martial Arts |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 25 |
| Wins | 18 |
| By knockout | 12 |
| By submission | 4 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Losses | 7 |
| By knockout | 6 |
| By submission | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Douglas Garrett Marshall (born February 3, 1977) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in Bellator's Middleweight division. Marshall has competed in various mixed martial arts organizations including the WEC, Bellator, SFL, and Tachi Palace Fights. He is a former WEC Light Heavyweight Champion.
Background
Marshall is from Visalia, California and had a somewhat troubled childhood, his parents divorced when he was around 14 years old and he was involved in many fights growing up. Marshall also did a lot of skateboarding while growing up and attended Mount Whitney High School where he played linebacker on the football team until he was expelled for a year because of fighting. Marshall was then put in a continuation school where he could earn the necessary credits to come back to high school, but was expelled again from the continuation school for similar offenses. Eventually Marshall did graduate and earn a high school diploma, and also worked in the construction trade as a flooring contractor to support himself.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Marshall began fighting after being challenged by his father to compete in the rising sport. Marshall attended a WEC event and told his father that he could defeat one of the fighters in the cage, and after his father challenged him to this, the 26 year-old Marshall went to a local gym and began training, eventually beating that fighter in his third professional match.
World Extreme Cagefighting
Marshall began his career in the WEC at Heavyweight, but dropped down a weight class when Zuffa eliminated that division upon purchasing the organization. He won the WEC Light Heavyweight Championship by defeating Lodune Sincaid and subsequently defended it twice against Justin McElfresh and Ariel Gandulla.
After losing his title to Brian Stann, Marshall left the WEC and began competing for the now-defunct Palace Fighting Championship. Since the PFC has disbanded, Marshall most recently knocked out Keith Berry in the first round of PureCombat's Fearless event on October 17, 2009.
Independent promotions
When TPF Middleweight Champion David Loiseau pulled out of a TPF 10 fight with Giva Santana due to an undisclosed injury requiring surgery, Marshall stepped in to face Santana in a middleweight non-title bout.[1] He lost via technical submission in the first round.
He next competed on India's Super Fight League's third event, SFL 3, against Zelg Galešić.[2] He lost the fight via KO early in the first round from a flying knee and punches. The trip to India was significant for Marshall as it was the first time he had ever travelled outside of the United States.
Bellator Fighting Championships
In November 2012, Marshall made his debut for Bellator. He faced Kala Hose at Bellator 82.[3] He won the fight via knockout at just 22 seconds in the first round.
In January 2013, Bellator announced Marshall as a competitor in the Season Eight Middleweight tournament. His Quarterfinal fight took place at Bellator 89 against Andreas Spang. He won the fight via TKO in the first round. Marshall then faced Sultan Aliev in the semifinals at Bellator 92, He won via split decision.
On April 4, 2013, Marshall faced Brett Cooper in the finals of the Season Eight Middleweight tournament at Bellator 95. He won the fight via knockout in round one.
Having earned his title shot, Marshall faced Alexander Shlemenko on November 22, 2103 at Bellator 109 for the Bellator Middleweight Championship. He lost the fight via KO due to a body shot in the first round. Following the fight, Marshall tested positive for a banned substance and was subsequently fined and banned by the Pennsylvania Athletic Commission until February 7, 2014.[4]
Personal life
Marshall has a son.[5]
Championships and accomplishments
- Bellator Fighting Championships
- Bellator Season 8 Middleweight Tournament Winner
- World Extreme Cagefighting
- WEC Light Heavyweight Championship (One time)
- Two successful Title Defenses
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 25 matches | 18 wins | 7 losses |
| By knockout | 12 | 6 |
| By submission | 4 | 1 |
| By decision | 2 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 18-7 | Alexander Shlemenko | KO (punch to the body) | Bellator 109 | November 22, 2013 | 1 | 4:28 | Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA | For the Bellator Middleweight Championship. Tested positive for banned substance in post-fight drug test. |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 18-6 | Brett Cooper | KO (punch) | Bellator 95 | April 4, 2013 | 1 | 3:39 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA | Bellator Season 8 Middleweight Tournament Final. |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 17-6 | Sultan Aliev | Decision (split) | Bellator 92 | March 7, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Temecula, California, USA | Bellator Season 8 Middleweight Tournament Semifinal. |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 16-6 | Andreas Spång | KO (punch) | Bellator 89 | February 14, 2013 | 1 | 3:03 | Charlotte, North Carolina, USA | Bellator Season 8 Middleweight Tournament Quarterfinal |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 15-6 | Kala Hose | KO (punch) | Bellator 82 | November 30, 2012 | 1 | 0:22 | Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, USA | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 14-6 | Zelg Galesic | KO (flying knee) | SFL 3 | May 6, 2012 | 1 | 0:34 | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 14-5 | Richard Blake | KO (punch) | Twilight Fight Night - Numero Uno | September 10, 2011 | 1 | 0:21 | Woodlake, California, USA | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 13-5 | Givanildo Santana | Technical Submission (rear naked choke) | Tachi Palace Fights 10 | August 5, 2011 | 1 | 0:29 | Lemoore, California, USA | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 13-4 | Kyacey Uscola | KO (punches) | Tachi Palace Fights: High Stakes | September 13, 2010 | 1 | 3:17 | Lemoore, California, USA | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 13-3 | B.J. Lacy | Submission (rear naked choke) | Playboy Fight Night | March 6, 2010 | 3 | 1:35 | Visalia, California, USA | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 12-3 | Keith Berry | KO (punches) | PURECOMBAT: Fearless | October 17, 2009 | 1 | 4:41 | Tulare, California, USA | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 11-3 | Jaime Jara | Decision (split) | PFC 13 | May 8, 2009 | 3 | 3:00 | Lemoore, California, USA | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 10-3 | Rafael Real | TKO (punches) | PFC 11 | November 20, 2008 | 1 | 1:09 | Lemoore, California, USA | Middleweight debut |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 9-3 | Phil Collins | TKO (punches) | PFC 9 | July 18, 2008 | 2 | 0:40 | Lemoore, California, USA | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 8-3 | Brian Stann | KO (punches) | WEC 33 | March 26, 2008 | 1 | 1:35 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | Lost WEC Light Heavyweight Championship |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 8-2 | Ariel Gandulla | Submission (armbar) | WEC 31 | December 12, 2007 | 1 | 0:55 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | Defended WEC Light Heavyweight Championship |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 7-2 | Justin McElfresh | KO (punch) | WEC 27 | May 12, 2007 | 1 | 2:16 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | Defended WEC Light Heavyweight Championship |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 6-2 | Lodune Sincaid | TKO (punches) | WEC 23 | August 17, 2006 | 2 | 0:51 | Lemoore, California, USA | Won WEC Light Heavyweight Championship |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 5-2 | Jeff Terry | TKO (punches) | WEC 22 | July 28, 2006 | 1 | 1:50 | Lemoore, California, USA | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 4-2 | Tim McKenzie | TKO (strikes) | WEC 19 | March 17, 2006 | 1 | 3:35 | Lemoore, California, USA | Light Heavyweight debut |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 4-1 | James Irvin | KO (knee) | WEC 15 | May 19, 2005 | 2 | 0:45 | Lemoore, California, USA | For WEC Heavyweight Championship |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 4-0 | Carlos Garcia | KO (punches) | WEC 12 | October 21, 2004 | 1 | 2:46 | Lemoore, California, USA | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 3-0 | Anthony Arria | Submission (armbar) | WEC 10 | May 21, 2004 | 1 | 0:22 | Lemoore, California, USA | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 2-0 | Lavar Johnson | TKO (corner stoppage) | WEC 9 | January 16, 2004 | 1 | 5:00 | Lemoore, California, USA | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 1-0 | Anthony Fuller | Submission (strikes) | WEC 8 | October 17, 2003 | 1 | 0:32 | Lemoore, California, USA |
References
- ↑ "With The Crow Grounded, Doug ‘The Rhino’ Marshall Steps In at Tachi Palace Fights 10". MMAWeekly.com. 2011-07-28. Retrieved 2011-07-28.
- ↑ http://mmajunkie.com/news/28185/bobby-lashley-vs-james-thompson-to-headlined-super-fight-league-3-on-may-6.mma?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
- ↑ "Bellator 82 card set with Good-Koreshkov welterweight finals, plus return of Kala Hose". MMAJunkie.com. 2012-11-29.
- ↑ "Report: Doug Marshall positive for banned substance, suspended by Pennsylvania commission". MMAJunkie.com. 2013-12-17.
- ↑ "Toe-to-toe with Doug "The Rhino" Marshall". OCRegister.com, by Carlos Arias. 2008-03-25. Retrieved 2008-07-28.
External links
| Preceded by Lodune Sincaid |
5th WEC Light Heavyweight Champion August 17, 2006 - March 26, 2008 |
Succeeded by Brian Stann |